The Makran Journal of Educational Research (MJER) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and quality in its publications. The peer review process is designed to ensure that all manuscripts are rigorously evaluated for their originality, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the field of educational research.

Submission and Initial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are first screened by the editorial team to ensure they align with the scope and aims of MJER and adhere to the journal's submission guidelines. Submissions that do not meet these criteria are returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright.

Double-Blind Peer Review

MJER employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and confidentiality. In this process:

• The identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers.
• The identities of reviewers are not disclosed to authors.

This ensures an unbiased evaluation based solely on the quality of the research.

Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject area of the manuscript. The editorial team ensures that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the authors or the content of the manuscript.

Review Process

Reviewers are tasked with providing a comprehensive evaluation of the manuscript, including:

1. Assessment of the originality and significance of the research.
2. Evaluation of the methodology, data analysis, and conclusions.
3. Review of the clarity and coherence of the writing.
4. Suggestions for improvement, if needed.

Reviewers submit detailed reports and recommendations, which may include acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editorial team makes a final decision regarding the manuscript. Authors are notified of the decision and provided with constructive feedback from reviewers to improve their work, even if the manuscript is rejected.

Revisions and Resubmissions

If revisions are requested, authors must address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the manuscript. The revised submission may undergo further review to ensure that all concerns have been adequately addressed.

Transparency and Ethical Standards

MJER adheres to ethical guidelines in peer review as recommended by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal ensures that:

• Reviewers are unbiased and professional in their evaluations.
• Authors and reviewers maintain confidentiality throughout the process.
• Any instances of ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism, are promptly investigated and resolved.

Timeliness

MJER is committed to conducting the peer review process efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Reviewers and authors are encouraged to adhere to timelines to facilitate timely publication.

This peer review policy reflects MJER’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, ensuring the integrity of published research, and supporting the scholarly community in the field of educational research.